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Y118 BPA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,285 mi
Last recorded70,285 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 BPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 70,285 miles

front brakes uneven

Pass 11 May 2013 67,372 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 67,372 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,772 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 65,772 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,918 miles

Both Front Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2009 60,907 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 51,186 miles

front discs very rust,replace soon, o/s/r tyre on limit, n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 5 May 2006 51,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre on 2mm on outer edge

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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Y118 BPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y118 BPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y118 BPA registered?

Y118 BPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y118 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y118 BPA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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